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Jamie Collins has grown into a leader of Patriots LBs despite practice squad status

FOXBOROUGH – Life in the NFL is hard. Players go through professional and personal ups and downs routinely during a season. There was a moment this year when Mack Wilson was having a rough time.

The linebacker needed to vent. He needed advice. That’s why he turned to Jamie Collins.

At age 33 and in his tenth season, there isn’t much that Collins hasn’t experienced in the NFL. He’s been that promising prospect. He made the Pro Bowl and an All-Pro team. He has a Super Bowl ring. He cashed in with a big contract.